Girl from Parallel universe -Part 1

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* That day earlier*

As the door creaked open, Hazel stepped into the dimly lit math lab, her heart pounding with excitement. She scanned the room, her eyes adjusting to the low light as she searched for the mysterious eavesdropper.

Suddenly, she caught sight of a figure huddled in the corner of the room, their back turned towards her. Hazel's pulse quickened as she approached, her steps cautious yet determined.

"Who's there?" she called out, her voice echoing in the empty room.

The figure stiffened at the sound of her voice but made no move to turn around. Hazel's curiosity grew, and she quickened her pace until she was standing directly behind the mysterious intruder.

With a sudden burst of courage, she reached out and grabbed the person's shoulder, spinning them around to face her.

To her shock and horror, she found herself staring into the wide-eyed gaze of Olivia, her fellow classmate.

"What are you doing here?" Hazel demanded, her voice tinged with both fear and anger.

Olivia's expression remained unreadable as she met Hazel's gaze. "I could ask you the same question," she replied cryptically.

Hazel's mind raced as she tried to make sense of Olivia's presence in the math lab. Could she be the one behind the ominous message to Grace? Or was there something more sinister at play?

Before she could question Olivia further, the sound of approaching footsteps reached her ears. With a sense of urgency, she grabbed Olivia's arm and pulled her towards the door, their escape hastened by the fear of being caught.

As they slipped out of the math lab and into the corridor beyond, Hazel couldn't shake the feeling that they had stumbled upon something far more dangerous than they had bargained for.

**
As Lucas waited anxiously inside the math lab, his mind raced with worry for Grace. He knew she was capable of defending herself, but the thought of her facing danger alone filled him with dread.

With each passing minute, his concern grew, and he cursed himself for not being able to warn her sooner. He pounded on the door with all his might, hoping against hope that someone would hear his cries for help.

But as time ticked by and no one came to his aid, Lucas felt a sense of desperation creeping in. He glanced at his watch repeatedly, willing the minutes to pass faster so he could finally reach Grace and warn her of the danger that lurked in the shadows.

Hours seemed to stretch into eternity as Lucas waited inside the locked door, his heart pounding in his chest. Every sound made him jump, every shadow seemed to hold a threat. But still, he refused to give up hope.

Finally, as the sun began to set and the school day drew to a close, the door of the math lab creaked open, and Lucas's heart leaped with relief. The students of the math club emerged, their voices echoing in the empty hallway.

Without a moment's hesitation, Lucas dashed out of the lab, his feet pounding against the tiled floor as he raced towards Grace. He knew he had to find her and warn her before it was too late.

He shouted , " Thank you" on his way.

With each step, his determination grew stronger, his resolve unwavering. He would not rest until Grace was safe from harm, no matter the cost. And as he finally reached her side, he knew that together, they would face whatever dangers lay ahead.

**

The echoes of scuffling feet and muffled shouts still reverberated in the gymnasium, the aftermath of a heated altercation. Grace stood amidst the lingering tension, her fists clenched and her breaths heavy as she tried to process the chaos that had unfolded moments before. Unbeknownst to her, someone approached from behind, his steps masked by the residual commotion.